Jorge Masvidal has accepted a plea deal in the 2022 attack on Colby Covington. Masvidal pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to time served. Read more about the incident and the resolution of the case.
| Jorge Masvidal Accepts Plea Deal
Mixed martial arts fighter Jorge Masvidal has accepted a plea deal in the 2022 attack on fellow fighter Colby Covington on Miami Beach. Masvidal appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom where he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the March 21, 2022 attack on Covington. The case was resolved efficiently with Masvidal being sentenced to time served.
| Background
According to an arrest report, the incident occurred outside Papi Steak Restaurant on 1st Street. Masvidal ran up to Covington and punched him without notice or warning, resulting in injuries to Covington’s eye, mouth, and a fractured tooth. Covington and Masvidal were former roommates, training partners, and friends. The alleged assault took place after Covington defeated Masvidal in a welterweight contest at UFC 272 in Las Vegas.
| Self-Defense Claim
Masvidal claimed that he was defending himself during the attack, stating that he was in fear for his life. He mentioned that Covington had threatened him on a podcast, which heightened his concerns for his safety. Masvidal expressed hope that Covington would face him in the ring for their next fight.
| Conclusion
The plea deal accepted by Jorge Masvidal brings closure to the legal proceedings surrounding the attack on Colby Covington. While the case could have been dismissed, Masvidal’s guilty plea resulted in a resolution. The focus now shifts to the possibility of a future fight between Masvidal and Covington, where they can settle their differences in the ring.
Jorge Masvidal Accepts Plea Deal
Mixed martial arts fighter Jorge Masvidal has accepted a plea deal in the 2022 attack on fellow fighter Colby Covington on Miami Beach. Masvidal appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom where he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the March 21, 2022 attack on Covington. Masvidal’s attorney, Bradley Cohen, stated that he believed the case should have been dismissed as it was a fight between two fighters. However, the case was resolved efficiently with Masvidal being sentenced to time served.
Background
According to an arrest report, the incident occurred outside Papi Steak Restaurant on 1st Street. Masvidal ran up to Covington and punched him without notice or warning, resulting in injuries to Covington’s eye, mouth, and a fractured tooth. It is worth noting that Covington and Masvidal were former roommates, training partners, and friends. The alleged assault took place after Covington defeated Masvidal in a welterweight contest at UFC 272 in Las Vegas.
Self-Defense Claim
Masvidal claimed that he was defending himself during the attack, stating that he was in fear for his life. He mentioned that Covington had threatened him on a podcast, which heightened his concerns for his safety. Masvidal expressed hope that Covington would face him in the ring for their next fight.
